Marcus Herbert
| Marcus Herbert | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 13 August 2002 | ||
| Original teams | |||
| Draft | No. 13, 2026 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 14, 2026, West Coast vs. North Melbourne, at Perth Stadium | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 51 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | West Coast | 10 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Marcus Herbert (born 13 August 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Career
Early life and career
Herbert played local football for the South Warrnambool Football Club in the Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL).[1] He played for the GWV Rebels in the Talent League.[2] In 2021, Herbert joined the Geelong reserves team in the Victorian Football League (VFL) ahead of the 2021 VFL season.[3] In 2025, he became the side's vice-captain and won their Best and Fairest Award.[4][5] In 2026, he was named as part of the VFL State Team representative squad.[6]
AFL career
Herbert was selected by the West Coast Eagles with pick 13 of the 2026 mid-season rookie draft.[7] He made his senior debut in round 14 of the 2026 AFL season, against North Melbourne at Perth Stadium.[8]
Awards and honours
Individual
Statistics
Updated to the end of the 2026 season.[9]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | West Coast | 51 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 119 | 97 | 216 | 53 | 21 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 9.7 | 21.6 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 0 | 1 | 119 | 97 | 216 | 53 | 21 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 9.7 | 21.6 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0 | ||
References
- ↑ West Coast Eagles Media (26 May 2026). "The Draft File: Marcus Herbert". West Coast Eagles. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ "Marcus Herbert". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ Beeck, Marcus (2 May 2026). "VFL star spices up interest from AFL clubs". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ Wilkes, Lachlan (13 August 2025). "Marcus Herbert's Rise: From VFL mainstay to respected leader and star defender". Geelong Football Club. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- 1 2 Cats Media (26 September 2025). "Marcus Herbert wins Geelong's 2025 VFL Best and Fairest Award". Geelong Football Club. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Big V squads named for 2026 State Games against SANFL". AFL.com.au. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ Beveridge, Riley (26 May 2026). "Who did your club just take? Every mid-season draft pick". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ Woodcock, Mitchell (11 June 2026). "West Coast Eagles set to debut mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert against North Melbourne". The West Australian. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ "Marcus Herbert". AFL Tables. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
External links
- Marcus Herbert's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Marcus Herbert at AustralianFootball.com
- Marcus Herbert's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Marcus Herbert's WAFL playing statistics at WAFLFootyFacts.net
- 2002 births
- 21st-century Australian sportsmen
- Australian rules footballers from Geelong
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)
- Australian rules footballers from Warrnambool
- Geelong Football Club (VFL) players
- Greater Western Victoria Rebels players
- Living people
- West Coast Eagles (WAFL) players
- West Coast Eagles players